Transportation Routing Analyst

at  Albemarle County Public Schools and Local Government

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

General knowledge of or interest in Albemarle County Public Schools; Working knowledge of state and local regulations regarding pupil transportation, and FCC regulations and radio etiquette for 2-way radio system; Working knowledge of map nomenclature and local and state highway infrastructure; Ability to interpret and navigate directional road maps and/or GPS mapping software; Comprehensive knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and equipment to include laptop and all MS Office products, in particular Outlook Email and Calendar; Familiarity with Internet browsers; Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws, policies, regulations and established practices and procedures, despite occasional peer pressure to the contrary; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations and a professional demeanor; Ability to operate effectively and respectfully in stressful situations and use strong conflict resolution skills; Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast paced work environment; Very strong listening and oral and written communication skills to receive and relay information in a timely and accurate manner; Strong organizational skills and the ability to recall names, dates, facts with ease; Ability to work independently while being an integral part of an overall team; thorough knowledge of departmental/school objectives, procedures, and organization; ability to devise detailed procedures and methodology; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the work of others; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, other employees, and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education or relevant experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree, in addition to three years of increasingly complex administrative experience. Experience in transportation or pupil transportation is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; one year of experience of an administratively responsible nature

• Develops routes and vehicle recommendations for efficient and effective pupil transportation, including the primary home-to-school mission and all supplementary programs;
• Creates/designs regular, SPED routes, and special assignment routes;
• Plans for a complex system of special needs pupil transportation services, to include home-to-school transportation as part of a larger routing team;
• Coordinates routing and planning services for special transportation programs, including STEP, tutoring, and summer school;
• Utilizes sophisticated systems (routing software and state-of-the-art GPS software) to develop complex transportation plans and monitor/improve the execution of transportation services;
• Responsible for the input and management of transportation data for state reporting and other department needs; Identifies, conducts research, analyzes, and collects data to create statistical reports and documents;
• Analyzes the demand for exceptional transportation services and develops solutions (routes, drivers, vehicles) to meet Department safety, efficiency, and effectiveness goals;
• Collaborates in the planning process which provides exceptional transportation needs for all County schools and affiliates;
• Collaborates with school technology personnel to verify system security and systems integrity for the Routing Department’s networked resources;
• Consults with officials of other divisions and departments on matters of mutual interest;
• Participates in committees, teams, and project groups as assigned;
• Works independently and completes projects and programs as required;
• Develops and analyzes pupil transportation system performance data for the purpose of improving departmental performance;
• Coordinates as required within the Division to maintain pupil data required for transportation planning, including requirements for special education pupils;
• Performs other administrative tasks as required